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Compare And Contrast Tornadoes And Hurricanes
Tornadoes vs Hurricanes

Oh my gosh, it's a twister! Oh, never mind. You know, a lot of people think that hurricanes and tornadoes are two similar things, but they are actually very different. Some examples of the similarities and differences are: where they form, how quick warnings come out, size, how long they last, and how they spin.

First of all, a difference is where they form. While tornadoes spawn everywhere except Antarctica, in contrast, hurricanes spawn in the water near the equator. As you can see, tornadoes rule the land, while hurricanes rule the ocean. This is a huge difference considering that, as previously stated, some people think that they are the same.

Secondly in the difference department, is the warning time. Hurricanes

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